Types of badges on clothing tags and their decoding

Cutting the labels for washing on clothes without knowing their decoding and immediately after purchase is not the best idea, because they contain important information about leaving. And in order for things to last a long time and not turn into a rag, you need to be able to read this information correctly.

badges on clothes — Everything you need to know about garment care symbols can be found in this post.

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Why do we need washing icons on clothes
Where are badge tags usually found?
Types of badges on tags and how they are deciphered
Label inscriptions and their translation
Tables with additional icons
What to do if a label is missing
VIDEO: How to decipher the badges on clothes.

Why do we need washing icons on clothes

Clothing icons, or pictograms, are intended to give the consumer an idea of the care measures that are applicable to a given item. They are located on the label along with manufacturer and fabric information. At the same time, with the increase in the quality of the item, the number of badges also increases, and such detailed information means that the manufacturer has invested a lot of effort in the production of the item. Therefore, you should not buy clothes without labels, as this usually means that the item is made of poor quality materials.

clothing label — Each item has its own instructions in the form of labels with brief instructions on how to care for it.

The tags themselves are made of a material that has softness and strength, so that, on the one hand, they do not injure the skin, and on the other hand, they do not allow information to be erased during wearing and washing.

clothing tags — The symbols on the tags are often neglected. But in vain!

Note! There are no labels on clothes for newborns so as not to damage the delicate skin. Information on care measures is located on stickers that are attached to the front of the garment.

badges on children's clothes — Proper care is essential to how your clothes look and how long they last.

Where are badge tags usually found?

Usually there are several tags on clothes that contain:

indication of the size of the clothes;
brand name;
pictograms indicating how to properly care for the thing.

clothing tag — Textile care symbols are used to mark textiles.

In this case, the labels can be located in different places, but usually they are placed like this:

on T-shirts, T-shirts, shirts and blouses - under the collar or hem, at the back;
on jeans and trousers - inside the legs, approximately at the level of the front pockets;
on skirts - at the waist;
on short dresses - on the side seam, on long dresses - on the back, near the label with markings, or at the knee level;
on woolen and knitted sweaters, jumpers - on the inner side seam;
on women's underwear - on the back left shoulder strap.

sewn-in label — They determine the rules for processing products for their correct operation, as well as preventing their premature wear and tear.

Types of badges on tags and how they are deciphered

Icon pictures are universal as they have been established by the international standard. This is convenient, because you can deal with the care of any thing, regardless of the country of production. You just need to know what the icons on the clothes for washing mean.

sewn-in label on clothes — There are basic symbols, for example: drying, bleaching, washing, ironing, as well as some additional symbols.

Also, the symbols are arranged in a certain order, often - several pieces for one process, in order to clarify as much as possible all permissible actions. In addition to pictograms, the labels may contain clarifying inscriptions. It is convenient to see the decoding of washing signs on clothes in the table.

decoding of signs on clothes — Understanding the meaning of the symbols, you can choose the right washing mode, ironing temperature and determine the possibility of dry cleaning or bleaching.

The main icons include the following:

Washing:

basin - you can wash;
crossed out basin - washing is prohibited;
a basin with a line below - gentle wash;
a basin with two lines at the bottom - delicate wash in a significant amount of water, with a high rinse speed;
a basin with a number inside - an indication of the temperature at which machine wash is allowed;
a basin in which a hand is depicted - hand wash;
crossed out rectangle - a prohibition to squeeze, twist a thing.

Whitening:

empty triangle - you can bleach;
a triangle with two parallel stripes inside, or a crossed out triangle with the letters "Cl" inside - whitening is possible only with chlorine-free products;
crossed out triangle - no bleaching.

whitening icons — Whitening icons designations.

Dry cleaning:

empty circle - dry cleaning is allowed;
circle with the letter "A" inside - can be cleaned with any solvent;
circle with the letter "P" inside - can be cleaned with any solvent except trichlorethylene;
a circle with the letter "P" inside and a strip on the bottom - gentle cleaning;
circle with the letter "F" inside - can be cleaned only with mild solvents;
circle with the letter "F" inside and a strip on the bottom - gentle cleaning using hydrocarbon and triflotrichloromethane;
crossed out circle - dry cleaning is not allowed.

dry cleaning badges — Dry cleaning icons designations.

Ironing:

empty iron - ironing is allowed;
iron with one point - ironing at temperatures up to 110 ° C;
iron with two points - ironing at temperatures up to 150 ° C;
iron with three points - ironing at temperatures up to 200 ° C;
iron with crossed out stripes on the bottom - do not steam;
crossed out iron - not ironed.

ironing symbols — Ironing icon designations.

Spin:

an empty circle in a square - spinning and drying in a tumble dryer are allowed;
underlined circle in a square - gentle use of spinning and drying;
twice underlined circle in a square - delicate use of spinning and drying;
circle in a square with one point - drying is permissible at low temperatures;
a circle in a square with two dots - drying is permissible at an average temperature;
circle in a square with three dots - drying is acceptable at high temperature;
crossed out circle in a square - spinning and drying in a tumble dryer are not allowed.

drying and spinning — Drying and spinning icons.

Note! The temperature regimes indicated by dots in different quantities on the “Ironing” and “Spin” symbols are the same.

Drying:

empty square - you can dry;
a square with a semicircle at the top - to dry unfolded, on a rope;
square with three vertical stripes inside - dry on a vertical surface, without spinning;
square with one horizontal strip inside - dry on a horizontal surface;
square with two parallel stripes in the upper left corner - dry in the shade;
crossed out square - cannot be dried.

drying icons — Drying icon designations.

Label inscriptions and their translation

Also on the tags there is information about the material, and it must also be taken into account both when choosing clothes and when leaving.

inscriptions on tags — After cutting off the label, do not discard it. The information presented on it will come in handy when the need arises to wash the product.

Important! When choosing a washing mode, it is better to rely on the composition of the fabric: the higher the percentage of synthetics, the easier it is to take care of the thing.

On foreign-made clothing, the composition of the fabric is indicated either in abbreviated form, in two letters, or in a full word. And for the correct handling of things, you need to understand which is which. The designations are as follows:

cotton, abbreviated as CO, is cotton;
linen, abbreviated as LI, is flax;
union linen, abbreviated as HL - it is flax with impurities;
silk, abbreviated as SE, for silk;
cashemire, abbreviated as WS, is cashmere;
wool, abbreviated as WO, is wool;
viscose, abbreviated as VI, is viscose;
modal, abbreviated as MD, is modal;
acrylic, abbreviated as AR, is acrylic;
elastane, abbreviated as EL, is elastane;
polyester, abbreviated as PE is polyester;
laycra, abbreviated as LY, is lycra;
polyacrylic, abbreviated as PC is polyacrylic;
acetate, abbreviated as AC, is an acetate fiber;
polyamide (nylon), abbreviated as PA is polyamide (nylon);
metal, abbreviated as ME, is a metallized thread.

names of fabrics — Decoding and translation of the names of materials.

Note! A bag with a small piece of fabric is often stitched to the inside seam of the garment. This patch is an indicator that allows you to check the reaction of the fabric to washing, bleaching and other manipulations.

piece of cloth — The patch is an indicator that allows you to check the reaction of the tissue.

Tables with additional icons

Sometimes you can find additional icons on clothes for washing, the meanings of which must also be borne in mind. These include the following:

a square with two parallel stripes in the upper left corner and a semicircle in the upper part - dry in the shade on a rope;
square with two parallel stripes in the upper left corner and one horizontal stripe in the center - do not squeeze, dry horizontally in the shade;
a square with two parallel stripes in the upper left corner and three vertical stripes in the center - to dry in the shade in an upright position, do not wring out;
circle with the letter "W" inside - wet dry cleaning without restrictions;
circle with the letter "W" inside and a stripe on the bottom - delicate wet dry cleaning;
circle with the letter "W" inside and two stripes on the bottom - delicate wet dry cleaning with minimal impact;
black crossed out circle - wet dry cleaning is prohibited;
a triangle with the letters "Cl" inside - whitening only with the use of chlorine;
circle with the letter "F" inside and two stripes on the bottom - delicate cleaning using hydrocarbon and triflotrichloromethane;
circle with the letter "P" inside and two stripes on the bottom - delicate cleaning based on perchlorethylene.

What to do if a label is missing

Information tags are often cut off so that you can wear things without discomfort. In this case, you can see the care instructions in the instructions for the equipment - washing machine and iron, as well as on the packaging with the used household chemicals.

washing machine icons — To find the optimal washing mode, you can use the special programs in the washing machine.

In addition, it makes sense to follow some washing rules:

Sort items by color, type of fabric and degree of soiling.
Wash colored, shedding items separately.
Pre-remove things from pockets and removable accessories.
Tie the laces and belts in one knot.
Garments decorated with appliqués and rhinestones should be turned inside out and washed by hand.
Dissolve washing powder in water, or use liquid products.
Use the powder according to the instructions, without exceeding its amount.

sorting things for washing — Before washing, be sure to sort your dirty laundry, taking into account not only the color of the garments, but also the composition of the fabric.

Having an understanding of the basic designations on clothing tags, you can keep things in good condition for a long time. In addition, proper care of things is much easier, saving time and effort.